Java focuses on modularity, real-time apps in 2015 With Safety-Critical Java, the platform would be better fitted to work in secure real-time systems with stringent requirements, such as in aerospace, military, or automotive applications. Work in this vein shows the new areas where Java is going, as well as the longevity of Java, Evans said. The Safety-Critical Java effort is driven by a consortium led by the Open Group. http://goo.gl/bvPZQW